Northern Europe Supply Chain Development Manager (6 Month Contract)

Mars; Castle Cary; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Mars University learning

Job summary

Mars in the United Kingdom seeks a Supply Chain Development Manager to own the deployment and governance of supply chain process standards across the cluster. The role leads business transformation, standardisation, data visibility, automation, and digital capabilities to improve customer service, efficiency, resilience, and long-term value.

As the cluster’s process expert, you will collaborate with regional experts, process owners and market teams to translate requirements into scalable

Qualifications

• Fluent English and strong written/verbal communication.
• Experience leading Supply Chain projects, process improvements or transformation initiatives.
• Strong systems and technology capability in ERP and analytics.
• Experience using data and technology to improve performance and decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and transformation projects across the cluster.
• Drive deployment and adoption of new Supply Chain processes and digital solutions.
• Act as subject matter expert for Supply Chain processes, systems and capabilities.
• Standardise Supply Chain processes, KPIs and reporting across the cluster.
• Support cost-saving and productivity initiatives through data analysis and business cases.

Skills

Fluent English

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Change management

Leadership & facilitation

Tools

Excel

ERP (Navision/1NAV)

FuturMaster

Power Platform

Reporting tools

Job description

Job Description:

The Supply Chain Development Manager owns the deployment and governance of Supply Chain process standards across the cluster's end-to-end Supply Chain operations. The role is responsible for implementing global frameworks, standards, and best practices while providing feedback and recommendations that shape future solutions and ways of working.

As the clusters business process and systems expert, the role serves as a central point of contact for stakeholders, providing functional expertise, support, and guidance to ensure operational excellence. Working closely with regional functional experts, business process owners, and market Supply Chain teams, the role helps translate business requirements into scalable processes and technology-enabled solutions.

A key aspect of the role is leading business transformation initiatives, ensuring the organisation is prepared for future operational challenges through improved processes, data visibility, automation, and digital capabilities. The role also contributes to Quality Management Process (QMP) projects, supports process documentation and compliance activities, and participates in audits where required.

This position plays a critical role in accelerating the evolution of the cluster Supply Chain by leveraging technology, data, and continuous improvement methodologies to deliver improved customer service, efficiency, resilience, and long-term business value.

Responsibilities

• Lead Supply Chain development and transformation projects across the cluster.
• Drive the deployment and adoption of new Supply Chain processes, systems, and digital solutions
• Act as the subject matter expert for Supply Chain processes, systems, and capabilities, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, service, and performance.
• Lead the standardisation and harmonisation of Supply Chain processes, KPIs, and reporting across the cluster.
• Support cost-saving and productivity initiatives through data analysis, insight generation, and business case development.
• Proactively identify process gaps, service improvement opportunities, and technology solutions, and lead implementation activities.
• Contribute to cross-functional projects that enhance Supply Chain capabilities and support business growth.
• Represent the cluster within regional and global Supply Chain forums relating to systems, applications, and process development.
• Act as project manager for Supply Chain projects, ensuring effective governance, stakeholder engagement, and delivery against objectives.
• Lead Continuous Improvement and Sustainability initiatives in line with business commitments.
• Champion digital transformation, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives that prepare the organisation for future business and customer needs.

Knowledge and Experience required

• Fluent in English.
• Significant Supply Chain experience within planning, customer supply, operations, logistics, or Supply Chain management.
• Proven experience leading Supply Chain projects, business process improvements, or transformation initiatives.
• Strong systems and technology capability, including advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with ERP, planning, and Supply Chain applications (e.g., Navision/1NAV, FuturMaster, Power Platform, reporting and analytics tools).
• Experience leveraging data and technology to improve business performance and decision-making.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to lead, influence, and facilitate discussions across multiple functions and organisational levels.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong presentation and change management skills.
• Knowledge of Lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies, including Value Stream Mapping and waste elimination techniques.
• Interest in emerging technologies, automation, data analytics, and digital solutions that can enhance Supply Chain performance and customer service.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• A strong focus on learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.